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Contrasting investor receptions in euro and sterling markets but new issue premiums rise in both
Bankers predict steady flow of covered bonds issuance over coming weeks despite recent spike in activity
The conditions are in place for the return of big-ticket M&A to create a European banking champion that is sorely needed — provided the politics of it don’t get in the way
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Observers blame slower bookbuilding on deal-specific factors but others see warning shots for whole market
Covered market provides 'the deepest pocket of demand' among FIG asset classes
Capital deals and a tight Nordic senior print point to what lies ahead for issuers
The single currency stands out as the most attractive funding source while the US dollar market remains open in size
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Barclays gave euro investors a rare chance to buy UK bank capital on Monday, as the issuer selected the currency for its second tier two of the year. Its €1bn transaction was four times subscribed at final terms. -
The euro market burst into life with new FIG deals on Monday, as borrowers reacted to supportive comments from the European Central Bank last week. Bankers now expect plenty of supply to fill out the pre-Easter pipeline.
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Paragon Banking Group is looking to issue a new debt capital instrument in green format, while at the same time offering holders of its existing tier twos a chance to exchange their bonds for cash.
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Berlin Hyp mandated leads for a rare green Pfandbrief on Monday. The deal has emerged amid a dearth of covered bond supply so far this year and takes advantage of a recent stabilisation in yields at higher levels.
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Hannover Re was able to price a new tier two through fair value on Monday, with analysts expecting the issuer to use its new bond to fund growth opportunities.
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Volksbank Wien sold its first non-preferred senior deal on Friday, after a week of discussions with investors. The deal benefitted from a stronger tone in the euro market as investors reacted well to the latest meeting of the European Central Bank.
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